King cake is synonymous with Mardi Gras tradition in Slidell. The cinnamon flavored king cake pastry has icing dripped on top and decorated sugar crystals in Mardi Gras colors of gold, green and purple. A traditional style king cake is plain on the inside except for a plastic baby trinket. It is assumed that whoever “finds” the […]

December in and around Slidell is full of great events to share with your family, experiencing pure holiday magic. Don’t let the end of the year pass by without taking the opportunity to enjoy our city and make Christmas memories. Check out some of these great family-friendly events happening in and around town. Events are […]

Football, pumpkin, campfires and more! Fall brings delightful treats along with a welcome change in weather after our long hot summers here in Slidell, and in surrounding areas. October is a big month for family events, we hope you can get out and enjoy! MAYOR FREDDY DRENNAN’S 14th ANNUAL WILD GAME-SEAFOOD-BBQ COOKOFF Saturday, September 30, 2017 […]

Spring is in the air with Easter egg hunts and seasonal programs at local houses of worship. If you would like your event added to our Living In Slidell Easter Events list, please contact us. EASTER EGGSTRAVAGANZA Cross Gates Family Fitness 4038 Pontchartrain Blvd Friday, April 7, 6 PM Easter Bunny Glow in the Dark Egg Hunt […]

LOUISIANA VETERANS FESTIVAL May 17, 2017, 11 AM – 9 PM Northshore Harbor Center Hosted by the East St. Tammany Habitat for Humanity, this festival provides an opportunity for families and friends to celebrate our veterans for their service. All proceeds benefit the East St. Tammany Habitat for Humanity’s Veteran’s Build Program, providing affordable homes […]

King cake is synonymous with Mardi Gras tradition in Slidell. The cinnamon flavored king cake pastry has icing dripped on top and decorated sugar crystals in Mardi Gras colors of gold, green and purple. A traditional style king cake is plain on the inside except for a plastic baby trinket. It is assumed that whoever “finds” the […]

UPDATED FOR 2017: Mardi Gras in Slidell, like other suburban cities outside of New Orleans, has a full season’s line-up of traditional parades as well as a dog, boat and walking parade. PARADE SCHEDULE Saturday, February 11, 2017 12 pm Krewe of Bilge 1 pm Krewe of Poseidon 6 pm Krewe of Mona Lisa and […]

December in Slidell is full of great events to share with your family, experiencing pure holiday magic. Don’t let the end of the year pass by without taking the opportunity to enjoy our city and make Christmas memories. Check out some of these great family-friendly events happening in town. 1. NPAS PRESENTS “HOME FOR THE […]

Voting day in Slidell is coming soon, as you may have guessed with the increasing amount of signage around the city. To all residents we encourage to exercise your right to vote as it pertains to the community we live in – we can have a voice. Voting is a right best exercised by people […]

The 44rd Annual Olde Towne Slidell Association St. Patrick’s Day Parade will be held on Sunday, March 12, 2017. Line up will begin at 10:30 A.M. and rolls promptly at 1:00 P.M. with a toast at City Hall. The Route The parade will travel from City Hall at Second and Bouscaren Streets to Fremaux where it […]